Process Quality Engineer

Vaco is hiring for a Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL

Compensation: $116-$129k/annually

Position Summary
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing process quality by ensuring production processes are efficient, capable, and compliant with quality standards. This individual partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, strengthen process controls, and promote a culture of quality throughout the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Process Quality

• Support quality performance across assigned production areas.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control plans, and work instructions.
• Monitor key process metrics including yield, scrap, rework, and overall process capability.
• Ensure process controls are implemented and consistently followed.

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions

• Lead investigations into quality concerns using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Identify opportunities to prevent recurring quality issues through process improvements.

Production Support

• Partner with production teams to resolve quality concerns in real time.
• Provide guidance and training on quality standards, inspection methods, and best practices.
• Conduct process audits and reinforce adherence to established procedures.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, improving efficiency, and enhancing product quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations on process optimization projects.

Quality Management System

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and applicable quality management systems.
• Maintain process documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Participate in quality initiatives that strengthen overall operational performance.

New Product & Process Support

• Assist with quality planning and validation for new products and manufacturing processes.
• Support process readiness prior to production launch.
• Develop inspection plans and quality documentation for new operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of quality engineering or manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and quality improvement tools.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
• Ability to build relationships across production, engineering, and operations while thriving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.


Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice


Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.


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Pay Transparency Notice


Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.